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TEXTRON OFF ROAD 100 HP HAVOC

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Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, continues to expand its Textron Off Road brand by creating Havoc, a new side-by-side for riders who want to push the limits of adventure on the trails and get hard work done around the homestead.

Leveraging Textron’s vast resources and built with precision engineering, Havoc delivers power and performance with its 100HP EFI engine and a class-leading suspension system with 2.5-inch King Piggyback Reservoir Shocks, 12.8-inch front and 12.9-inch rear suspension travel and 13 inches of ground clearance. Coupled with a class-leading 2,000-lb towing capacity and 600-lb dump bed, Havoc has the muscle to handle the toughest jobs.

“Bottom line, our new Havoc side-by-side is designed for work and play, and allows you to have more fun while driving off road, whether you’re getting after it on the trails, doing chores on the farm or ranch, or going on a hunt,” said John Collins, Vice President, Consumer for Textron Specialized Vehicles. “As a Textron Off Road vehicle, Havoc is a dynamic new addition to the Textron family of advanced machines for adventurers and workers all over the world.”

Havoc X, the first model in the Havoc line, offers Textron Off Road’s industry-first extended cab for additional storage space, and comes standard with a brush guard and 4,000-pound Warn Winch. Havoc X rolls with 28×10-14 ITP Ultracross tires on 14-inch cast aluminum wheels, and on-demand all-wheel-drive.

Other key Havoc X features include:

• Power: 100 HP, 957cc EFI gas engine with 67 lb-ft of torque;

• Suspension and handling: four-wheel double A-arm suspension, standard electronic power steering (EPS);

• Hauling and storage: 600-lb capacity dump bed, 2000-lb towing capacity;

• Driver experience/styling: standard LED headlights with high/low beams, adjustable two-tone bucket seats with performance fabrics/styling, class-leading 5.25-inch x 3.25-inch LCD display, easy entry/exit with 10-sq-ft opening;

• Customization: more than 70 OEM-designed accessories, Fast-N-Latch™ system for bed, and available Expedition Package for trail riding, and Foreman Package for work.

Havoc X is covered by a robust 12-month warranty. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at $17,299. For more information, visit a local Textron Off Road dealer, go to TextronOffRoad.com or join the conversation on Textron Off Road’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Textron Off Road side-by-sides and ATVs are designed to help America’s hardest workers get the job done, and give adrenaline rushes to adrenaline junkies.

Textron Off Road, formerly known as Bad Boy® Off Road, pioneered the category of electrically powered 4×4 vehicles used for hunting and outdoor recreation. Today, the diverse Textron Off Road product line includes gas and electric off-road vehicles for a variety of uses in work and play, including the Prowler, Stampede, Havoc and Wildcat lines of side-by-sides and Alterra ATVs. Textron Off Road is a brand of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training.

For more information visit textron.com.

Full REVIEW: 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 SE

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Luke takes the family out for a ride in the highly versatile and recreational 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 SE.

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Halo Lockers’ Locking Differential

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AJ installs the first available push button Can-Am locking differential from Halo Lockers on our recently accessorized Can-Am Defender HD8.

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2018 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Field Test

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Luke travels to Honey Brake Lodge in Jonesville, Louisiana to test out the all-new and evolved 2018 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar HVAC Edition. While there, Luke explores its endless possibilities of use for outdoor activities and quickly discovers the value of the must-have and built-in HVAC system due to the extreme temperatures of the Southern United States.

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Full REVIEW: 2017 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 Deluxe

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Luke goes in-depth with his review of the 2017 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 Deluxe. How does it fare against other ATVs?

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 21 Sneak Peek

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We have a sit down talk with CEO of CMI Canada, Mark Rivers, at a CFMOTO Canada Dealer Meeting to get his insight on CFMOTO and how they plan on delivering top quality products to their dealers and customers in the future. We also get a closer look at the 2018 CFMOTO ZFORCE 800 EPS Super Sport Edition.

In the first of two Test Rides, Luke takes a seat in the fully equipped, American made UTV by Textron Off Road – the 2018 Stampede X – and gives his thoughts on the vehicle.

AJ checks in with Can-Am SxS Global Product Manager, Jean-Jacques Rivert to get his vision on the all-new 2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail as Can-Am sets their sights on the 50 inch marketplace.

And lastly, Dirt Trax reviews the beastly four-seater, 2017 Polaris GENERAL 4 1000 EPS.

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CLICK-NGO 2 PLOW

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Getting the most out of your ATV and side-x-side can save you back saving labor – especially when it comes to moving snow in the winter.

One of the best winter time investments anyone can make is adding a plow and one of the most economical and better performing plows is the CLICK-NGO 2 plow system from Kimpex.

The universal mounting plate is accepted by most ATVs and side-x-sides. The 17-inch tall durable steel blade is available in lengths ranging from 50″, 54″, 60″, 66″ and 72″.

The compact mount system also reduces ground clearance loss and the blade can be lifted over 16-inches compared to standard plows that only have a 8-10-inch lift range.

The quick mount system allows the plow frame to be attached to your ATV or side-x-side in as little as 15 seconds so you are literally clicking n’ going in no time.

Using the pedals, the driver can deactivate the latch without leaning over and change the plow angle. The double pivot point enhances the performance of the CLICK-NGO 2 system thanks to the 75% improvement in lift height, making it easier to use and more supple. A handle has also been added on the plow for easy handling.

For more information on the CLICK-NGO 2 Plow along with other Kimpex products visit kimpex.com

Polaris Sportsman 450 Utility Edition

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The original Sportsman 500 may have been one of the top three selling ATVs of all time. Polaris still offers the 500, except it’s called the 450 now.

It still uses a derivative of the original SOHC 4-stroke with EFI and although it says 450 on the labels, the engine still displaces 500 cubes. Is this deceptive? Not really. Polaris’ intention is to set a reasonable gap in the marketplace between this model and its big brother, the Sportsman 570.

The fact is, the base model 450 shows up at a very decent $6,299 USD (about $1,700.00 less than the 570) and offers nearly everything the masses want in an ATV. This Utility Edition of the 450, has all the grunt you’ll ever need for ranch, farm and hunting duties and has pulling power up to 1,255-lbs.

Since we’re focusing on the Utility Edition here, you need to know the main differences between it and the baseline 450 are its heavy-duty steel racks and brawny front bumper. The rear rack has unique “work trays” that are super-handy for containing tools and gear you ordinarily wouldn’t strap onto the rack.

The front bumper is a big chunk of protective steel that has an upper part with wings to protect you from hits across the whole front of the ATV and then a lower bumper that serves as a partial skid plate for those impacts from stumps and rocks you’ll contact in the mud or under water.

The Utility Edition 450 has two hitch receivers, one on the front and one on the back. The front receiver, in tandem with the lower bumper, still leaves plenty of room for an optional winch and mount.

The bones of the 450 are everything the 500 was. Yes, Polaris has added new, updated plastic and a better instrument package – and a whole slew of tiny upgrades over the years that have improved it in a hundred ways, but this is still the same, basic vehicle. To thousands of riders out there, that will be good news.

If you’re a first time Polaris shopper looking seriously at any Sportsman 450 rendition, don’t expect a lot of extras and special electronics to be included in the price. Yup, those are steel wheels and the tires just aren’t very aggressive, either. What will win you over is the pure comfort, great ride and combination of power and ease-of-use the 450 affords.

It makes a profound argument for “older is better”.

Yamaha YXZ1000R Dominates in Arizona Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series

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KENNESAW, Ga. – November 6, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA’s, YXZ1000R pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS) swept the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Racing Series (LORORS) at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona, this past weekend. YXZ bLU cRU drivers dominated the field throughout the season, capturing first, second and third overall in the series final points standings.

In addition to netting the LORORS AZ championship, Corry Weller earned Yamaha’s bLU cRU $7,500 bonus for the series piloting her Dragonfire Racing / Weller Racing Yamaha YXZ1000R. Rounding out the podium with their YXZs were Paul O’Brien and Will Munns, earning second and third place, respectively, in the series. Yamaha ATV and SxS racers across the country will have earned over $60,000 in championship bonuses through Yamaha’s bLU cRU program, securing more Yamaha titles across bLU cRU-supported series than any other manufacturer.

“Proven Off-Road and Assembled in the USA, Yamaha’s YXZ1000R has exponentially grown in popularity within the Lucas Oil regional and national series, establishing itself as the dominate short-course racing vehicle,” said Donnie Luce, Yamaha’s Amateur MX / ATV / Off-Road Coordinator. “This year, the majority of the series’ racers competed in YXZs – including the top three finishers for the season – further proving the vehicle’s unmatched performance and durability. Everyone at Yamaha would like to congratulate Corry, Paul, Will, and all of our bLU cRU racers for a great season.”

The LORORS Arizona regional finale marked the culmination of Yamaha’s 2017 ATV and SxS bLU cRU-supported races this season. To view more information on Yamaha’s bLU cRU program, including all guidelines and requirements, visit www.YamahabLUcRU.com.

All Yamaha ATV, SxS, and motorcycle titleholders for 2017 will be honored later this month at the annual Yamaha Wall of Champions event in recognition of their exceptional racing performance. The ceremony will include a tour of Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Ga., where all Yamaha SxS and full-size ATVs are built for worldwide distribution.

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 20 Sneak Peek

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Coming up on an all-new episode of Dirt Trax Television:

Luke travels to Honey Brake Lodge in Jonesville, Louisiana to test out the all-new and evolved 2018 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar HVAC Edition. While there, Luke explores its endless possibilities of use for outdoor activities and quickly discovers the value of the must-have and built-in HVAC system due to the extreme temperatures of the Southern United States.

In the first of two Test Rides, Luke reviews the top of the line 2017 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 Deluxe.

In the Trail Tech shop, AJ installs the first available push button Can-Am locking differential from Halo Locker on our recently accessorized Can-Am Defender HD8.

And in the second Test Ride of the episode, Luke takes the family out out for a ride in the highly versatile and recreational 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 SE.

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